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TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS HELD AT
THE CHARLES J. ZETTEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE
ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2011
Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson;
Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, Samuel L. Lissner, James P.
Petri, Chris Prochno
Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel; Village Attorney George B.
Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk Judith M. Keegan
A quorum was present.
Mayor Johnson advised that Village flags would be at half staff tomorrow in remembrance of the
701h Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION—The Invocation was delivered by Deacon
Ted Czarnecki, St. Julian Eymard Church.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on November 8,
2011 as submitted and dispense with the reading.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES—Mayor Johnson attended
the annual CERT dinner meeting on November 18, 2011 at the Garden Terrace Room. Also on
November 181h, the Mayor attended a banquet at Manzo's to welcome the Sister Cities exchange
students from Termini.
The fourteenth Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on November 25, 2011.
The weather was perfect and there was a record crowd in attendance. Mayor Johnson stated the
Village Board is committed to continuing community events during these tough economic times.
Rotaryfest, 4°i of July, the summer Concert Series and the Bike Race are future events to look
forward to.
Mayor Johnson recognized two students in the audience. The students were in attendance to
study local government for their U.S. History class. The Mayor stated he would have some test
questions for them at the end of the Board meeting.
Mayor Johnson stated Dave Paliganoff resigned from the Plan Commission leaving an opening
on the Commission. The Mayor asked for Board concurrence to appoint Jim Morrill to the Plan
Commission.
Motion to appoint Jim Morrill to the Plan-:Commission.
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Johnson will administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Morrill at the first Village Board
meeting in January.
Trustee Prochno thanked the Lioness Club for donating their time to serve refreshments at the
Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Trustee Prochno announced the Kenneth Young Resale Shop is having a Christmas sale on
Saturday, December 10, 2011. The Kenneth Young Center serves the mentally disabled, seniors
and youth of the community. With State budget cuts, the Kenneth Young Center is always in
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need of funding. New for this year, the Kenneth Young Center is offering greeting cards for
purchase. Several of their clients are artists and they have created greeting cards. The cards are
sold on the internet at www.thecardproiect.org.
Trustee Czarnik announced the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit is presenting a Living
Nativity on Saturday, December 10, 2041 at 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The performances are held
outside so dress warm to enjoy the chorus and drama which includes live stable animals.
Trustee Lissner stated there was a very large crowd at the Tree Lighting Ceremony and there was
not a parking spot to be found. The crowd may have been even larger if more parking had been
available.
Trustee Lissner advised that Josh Grodzin, Director of Business Development and Marketing,
held an event on November 22, 2011 to introduce a new App for people with smartphones. The
App allows businesses to send advertisements, discounts and sale information to people's
phones. There will also be a web application. The businesses were very interested. The App is
currently being used in Oak Park, Naperville and Evanston. Josh is researching a few items
before the App is presented to the entire Village Board. The creators of the App were all
Northwestern University students.
Trustee Petri attended the dinner on November 18, 2011 at Manzo's to welcome the Sister Cities
exchange students. Trustee Petri also attended a farewell dinner for the students on November
27, 2011, and the Sister Cities Christmas party on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Avalon
Banquets. One hundred seventy five people attended the Christmas party.
On December 2, 2011 Trustee Petri went to the Kent College of Law to attend an all-day series
of seminars on labor relations and legal ramifications. It was a very interesting program. Joe
Carey, Assistant to the Village Manager and Mike Krcik, Human Resources Director, were also
in attendance.
Trustee Franke stated the annual CERT dinner and meeting was held on November 18, 2011.
Mayor Johnson was in attendance to thank CERT members and tell them how much the Village
appreciates their services and depends on them. The first CERT class to be offered in 2012 will
be in April. Trustee Franke will make future announcements about registration. There are
already over one hundred CERT volunteers that help the community. Trustee Franke thanked
Mayor Johnson for speaking at the event. The Mayor commented how wonderful it is to see so
many volunteers giving time to the community.
Trustee Feichter attended several of the Sister Cities events while the exchange students were in
Elk Grove Village.
Trustee Feichter stated Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker, acted as a Judge at the recent
"We the People Constitution Competition." Trustee Feichter has worked with the "We the
People" group each year to put on the competition. Mr. Knickerbocker has served as a Judge for
the past eight years. Trustee Feichter thanked Mr. Knickerbocker for the time and effort he put
into the program. Fred Geinosky, Elk Grove Village Plan Commission member, also helped out
at the event. Mr. Geinosky volunteers for many events in the community. Trustee Feichter
thanked Mr. Geinosky.
Trustee Feichter stated the Community Character Coalition hada very successful event at the
Salvation Army last night packing boxes for people in need for Christmas. Community
Character Coalition members, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church members and Elk Grove
Baptist Church members were in attendance to help. Approximately 750 boxes were packed.
Another session is being held tomorrow evening at the Salvation Army located on Pratt
Boulevard from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to stop by and help. The Salvation
Army stated they were down in volunteers this year and really need people to help.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the November 30,2011 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of$710,884.21.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the December 6, 2011 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of$2,404,533.63.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Elk Grove Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave. —Authorization of a request to waive
permit fees for the removal and replacement of the brick paver sidewalk at the entrance to the
library in the amount of$750.
B. Living Hope Church, 777 Meacham Road—Authorization of a request to waive permit fees
for the construction of a new storm water detention basin in the amount of$1,050.
C. Queen of the Rosary Parish, 750 Elk Grove Blvd. —Authorization of the following:
• To waive a temporary Class A Liquor License($2,900) and a temporary Food Caterers
License ($100), previously approved by the Liquor Commissioner, for a Parents Club
Bunco Night that was held in November; and
• To waive all temporary Class A Liquor Licenses ($2,900) as well as a temporary Food
Caterers Licenses ($100) for all events occurring in 2012.
D. Illinois Municipal League - Authorize payment of$1,805 in dues for Fiscal Year
2011-2012.
E. Air One Equipment, South Elgin, IL - Authorization of the following:
• To waive the formal bidding process; and
• To award a sole source purchase contract for 10 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) and 55 breathing equipment pouches in an amount not to exceed $39,695, of
which $36,750 is paid for by the Foreign Fire Insurance Fund and $2,945 is paid for out
of the General Fund.
F. RWK Design, Frankfort, IL—Authorization of a request to award a professional services
contract to rewrite and upgrade the Village's PreFire program in the amount of$30,360.
G. Northwest Central Dispatch— Authorization to purchase various new Motorola radios,
equipment, and accessories to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through Northwest
Central Dispatch 911 for the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments as a function of the
narrow banding FCC requirements in the amount of$931,597.14 to be funded by the Capital
Replacement Fund.
H. Easement Variation—Authorization to grant a variation from the Municipal Code, Section 8-
1213-1-11), Easements, to permit the construction of a garage which will encroach four feet(4')
into the ten-foot (10') public utility easement along the rear property line at 211 Fleetwood Lane.
I. Plan Commission Hearing—Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the
Plan Commission to consider the petition submitted by Quality Mobile Truck Repair, Inc. for a
Special Use at 2380/2400 American Lane.
J. Plan Commission Hearing—Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the
Plan Commission to consider the petition submitted by John Clery on behalf of Crosspoint Bible
Church for a Special Use at 10 King Street.
K. Plan Commission Hearing— Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the
Plan Commission to consider the petition submitted by George Gullo Development Corporation
for rezoning of the property located at 1000 Elmhurst Road from a B-3 to an 1-2 Zoning District.
L. License Replacement—Adopt Ordinance No. 3278 entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 3-1-8B REPLACEMENT OF LICENSE OR INSIGNIA OF THE
VILLAGE CODE BY INCREASING THE REPLACEMENT COST OF LOST LICENSE
CERTIFICATES, TAGS AND STICKERS"
M. Text Amendment—Adopt Ordinance No. 3279 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 7-E-3.A OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE PERTAINING TO SPECIAL USES IN I-1 AND I-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS BY
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ADDING THERETO AUTOMOBILE SHOWROOMS FOR INTERNET BASED SALES AS
A SPECIAL USE IN SAID DISTRICTS"
N. Special Use—Adopt Ordinance No. 3280 entitled"AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO JOHN OEHLER OF NOSTALGIA LANE MOTORSPORTS,
LTD. TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOBILE SHOWROOM FOR
INTERNET BASED SALES ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 837-B OAKTON STREET
IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
0. Tax Levy/Abatement - Authorization of the following:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3281 entitled"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF
THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
MAY 1, 2012 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2013"
Adopt Ordinance No. 3282 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE
2011 PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED FOR CERTAIN TAXABLE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
ILLINOIS"
P. Class 613, 1220 Landmeier Road—Adopt Resolution No. 45-11 entitled"A RESOLUTION
DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE
COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
FEBRUARY 25, 2006 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1220 LANDMEIER
ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
Q. Regional Transportation Authority (Dial-A-Ride)—Adopt Resolution No. 46-I1 entitled"A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE
SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION (PACE) OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (DIAL-A-RIDE)"
R. Illinois Department of Transportation—Adopt Resolution No. 47-11 entitled "A
RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY
MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE"
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A through R"
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENDA—None
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI —Item c. 2012
Street Resurfacing Program appears as Item R. on the Consent Agenda. The Village will be
going out to bid for the project on January 13, 2012. The program is in the amount of
$1,075,000. Item d. Well 913 Issues will be voted on at the next Village Board meeting.
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—
Trustee Lissner reported that Vito Sammarco, Director of Public Works, advised him that all the
No-Idle Zone signs have been installed on the east side of the Village with the exception of two
to three locations. Trustee Lissner would like something put in a future newsletter to make
people aware of the No-Idle signs and that no idling can save money and cut back on pollution.
Mayor Johnson stated the Village intends to increase the number of newsletters distributed to
residents next year from quarterly to every other month.
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10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No Report
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—Residents can
drop off unwanted Christmas lights at Village Hall for recycling.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO —The Jaycees are once again
holding their Holiday House Lighting Competition. The Jaycees will travel to registered
participants homes on the night of Saturday, December 17, 2011 to judge the best and the
brightest. To register call 224-548-7746 or email elkgrovevillageiaycees@yahoo.com. The
winners of the competition will be invited to the January 24, 2012 Village Board meeting to be
presented with an award.
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION -TRUSTEES
LISSNER/PETRI —Trustee Petri reported that item c. Busse Road, Greenleaf Avenue & Pratt
Boulevard Intersection Projects, for all intense purposes, are complete. There is one piece of
sidewalk that needs to be poured and some clean up. That was the last of the major construction
projects to be completed for 2011. Trustee Petri directed the Village Clerk to remove item c.
from the Agenda.
Mayor Johnson and Trustee Petri commended and thanked Vito Sammarco, Director of Public
Works, and Mary Jo Pye, Acting Director of Engineering& Community Development, for doing
a great job on all the Village improvement projects throughout the year.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE FRANKE—There will be teen dances at the Park
District Pavilion on Saturday, December 10, 2011 and Saturday, January 14, 2012.
Applications for the Youth Committee scholarships will be available after the first of the year on
the Village website and at the schools. Three $1,000 scholarships will be offered.
15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK—Next year's Hometown Parade will
be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012. The theme is "Great Moments in History." Please consider
being a sponsor for the 2012 parade. Thank you to A&H Plumbing and Chicago Offset who .
have already committed to being sponsors. Both companies have been sponsors for several
years. The next meeting of the Parade Committee is January 9, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER—PC Docket 11-6—Public Hearing to
consider a petition for a Text Amendment and Special Use to allow for an asphalt plant located
on the west side of Elmhurst Road between Pratt Boulevard and Lunt Avenue, Elk Grove
Village, IL. Public Hearing was held on November 9, 2011.
There was a unanimous recommendation by the Plan Commission to approve both the Text
Amendment and Special Use. Orange Crush is an asphalt plant which is currently located on the
east side of Elmhurst Road in the City of Chicago, next to O'Hare Airport. As a result of the
future Elgin O'Hare West Bypass construction, that property is going to be occupied by an
expressway. Orange Crush needs to relocate their business. They have chosen to relocate
directly across the street from their current location into Elk Grove Village.
The relocation requires a Text Amendment to the Village Zoning Ordinance to allow asphalt
plants in an I-2 zoned district as a special use and then a Special Use Permit needs to be issued
for Orange Crush to move across the street. The Plan Commission approved both the Text
Amendment and the Special Use Permit.
Mayor Johnson noted the Petitioner was present in the audience. The Mayor stated that John
Glass, Chairman of the Plan Commission, was also present. Mr. Glass has been a member of the
Plan Commission for twenty-eight years. The Mayor commended Mr. Glass and the other Plan
Commissioners on ajob well done with this hearing. The Mayor complimented how thorough
the Finding of Fact for this Hearing was. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Glass on behalf of himself
and the Village Board.
Mayor Johnson explained that currently Elk Grove receives all of the truck traffic from the
asphalt plant but does not reap any of the benefits. Orange Crush moving across the street would
allow the Village to reap the benefit of sales tax and property tax revenue. The Mayor
commended the Petitioner on the improvements they will be making to the future site.
Mayor Johnson asked if the Board of Trustees had any questions or comments. Trustee Lissner
commented that he attended the Hearing and the Petitioner was very well prepared. They had
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expert witnesses there to testify on several issues. An excellent job was done by both the
Petitioners and the Plan Commission.
Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for Text
Amendment and Special Use Permit.
MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Johnson advised the Petitioner that everything was approved. The documents will be
formally approved at the next Village Board meeting. The Petitioner does not have to attend the
next meeting. Mayor Johnson thanked the Petitioner for choosing Elk Grove Village and
welcomed the Petitioner to the community. The Mayor advised the Petitioner they have
permission to get started but should contact Village staff for any permit requirements.
17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER—No Report
18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER—Trustee Petri stated he read
a recent article in the Daily Herald about Hoffman Estates recently passing a Resolution
supporting the Community Access Preservation Act. The Elk Grove Village Board passed the
same type of Resolution in 2009. The Resolution supports Public Education in Government
channels. It is something the Village needs and Congress is currently looking into it. The
recommendation by Congress is needed to continue support of Channel 6.
Trustee Lissner confirmed he received franchise fee information from Village Manager Rummel.
They are reviewing the fees from fiscal year 2010 and 2011 but have not received all the
numbers they need from the companies. Information will be presented next month.
b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE
CZARNIK—Trustee Czamik thanked everyone that participated in the Thanksgiving Adopt-A-
Family program. Sixty-five families participated in the Thanksgiving program. The Christmas
program is underway. Donors are asked to provide the makings of a holiday meal and gifts for
the family members. For more information contact the Community Service Department at 847-
357-4120.
The Community Spirit Award winner for December is Carol Chichorski. Carol is the President
of the Elk Grove Garden Club. Carol volunteers a lot of time organizing and participating in the
annual Garden Walk and other fundraising events. A popular fundraiser for the Club takes place
during Pioneer Day. Carol helps families make scarecrows for their Halloween decorations.
Carol's story will be featured on"In the Grove" on Channel 6 during the month of December.
Acknowledge someone's good deed by nominating them for the Community Spirit Award.
Forms are available at Village Hall, the Library, the Pavilion and Jarosch Bakery.
c. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON—No Report
d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The Tree Lighting
Ceremony was a big success and there are more events coming up to look forward to.
e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE — MAYOR JOHNSON—The 2012 Tour of Elk Grove
will take place August 3, 4 and 5, 2012.
19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK—No Report
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Village Board -None
Village Attorney—Documents were prepared and approved on the Consent Agenda. The item
can be removed from the Agenda.
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21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER—No Report
22. NEW BUSINESS -None
On behalf of himself, the Village Board and Village Staff, Mayor Johnson wished the
Community a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Trustee Lissner stated that over the Thanksgiving holiday, he believes a landscaping company
dumped a load of leaves in the middle of the street he lives on. Trustee Lissner contacted the
Director of Public Works and the Public Works Department came out that day with a street
sweeper and cleaned up the pile of leaves. It would have been a real mess if it had started to
rain. Trustee Lissner thanked Mr. Sammarco and the Public Works staff for doing a great job.
AUDIENCE— 7:49 p.m. —No Response
Mayor Johnson asked the two students in the audience to approach the podium and introduce
themselves. Britmey Pass and Meghan Johnson introduced themselves and stated they were at
the meeting for their U.S. History class. Mayor Johnson conducted a question and answer
session with the students. The Mayor advised the girls to get a copy of the Village Board
Agenda for the Trustees to sign to bring to their teacher, Mr. Smith.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Judith M. Keegan
Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
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